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Mechanisms of acute right ventricular dysfunction/failure (RVD/RVF) #rightventricle #rvfailure #rvdysfunction
ventricular dysfunction/failure ... rightventricle #rvfailure
Mechanisms of acute right ventricular dysfunction/failure (RVD/RVF) #rightventricle #rvfailure #rvdysfunction
ventricular dysfunction/failure ... rightventricle #rvfailure
Mechanisms of acute right ventricular dysfunction/failure (RVD/RVF) #rightventricle #rvfailure #rvdysfunction
ventricular dysfunction/failure ... rightventricle #rvfailure
Right heart dysfunction and failure in heart failure with preserved ejection fraction: mechanisms and management 
Source:
dysfunction and failure ... in heart failure ... CongestiveHeartFailure #RVFailure
Approach to Respiratory Failure - Algorithm

#Respiratory #Failure #Algorithm #Differential #Diagnosis
to Respiratory Failure ... #Respiratory #Failure
Flapping tremors of Asterixis

DDx
- Decompensated cirrhosis or acute liver failure.
- Renal failure /azotemia.
- Respiratory failure with
or acute liver failure ... - Renal failure ... - Respiratory failure
Hyponatremia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
ADH Independent:
 • Tea and Toast Syndrome, Beer Potomania - Low solute
• Renal Failure ... Hypervolemic - Heart failure ... , liver failure,
Acute Heart Failure Exacerbation - Diagnostic Likelihood Ratios
+LR > 3.5:
 • Overall judgement of ED physician
Acute Heart Failure ... History of heart failure ... history of heart failure
Stages in the development of HF and recommended therapy by stage. ACEI indicates angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor;
therapy; HF, heart failure ... ; HFpEF, heart failure ... ; HFrEF, heart failure
Heart Failure Medications Summary
Inhibitors of the Renin-Angiotensin System:
 • ACE Inhibitors: Benazepril, Captopril, Enalapril, Lisinopril, Quinapril,
Heart Failure Medications ... decompensated heart failure ... decompensated heart failure ... Levosimendan #Heart #Failure